Ukraine exports more than 22,000 tonnes of apples in 2025/26 season
Ukraine exported more than 22,000 tonnes of apples between July 2025 and April 2026, up from about 16,800 tonnes in the previous season. Imports fell from 18,200 tonnes to approximately 5,500 tonnes as a larger commercial crop helped domestic producers supply both the local and export markets.
Exports rise as imports retreat
Ukraine exported more than 22,000 tonnes of apples between July 2025 and April 2026, according to MIG, citing AgroTimes. The result marks a clear increase from the 2024/25 season, when the country shipped approximately 16,800 tonnes to foreign markets.
Apple imports moved in the opposite direction. Ukraine purchased about 5,500 tonnes from foreign suppliers during the July-April period, compared with 18,200 tonnes in the previous season. The change means that export shipments now substantially exceed inbound volumes, reversing the balance recorded in 2024/25, when imports were higher than exports.
The figures indicate a stronger position for Ukrainian growers in the domestic market as well as greater availability for overseas customers. For producers and packers, the combination of higher exports and lower imports increases the importance of maintaining commercial quality, storage performance and reliable logistics throughout a longer marketing season.
Larger commercial crop supports shipments
MIG reported that one of the main reasons for export growth was an increase in the harvest of marketable apples. A larger supply of fruit meeting commercial requirements allowed companies to cover domestic demand while directing additional volumes abroad.
Volodymyr Hurzhii, head of USPA Fruit, said producers had succeeded in meeting the needs of the Ukrainian market and increasing foreign deliveries at the same time. The reported performance suggests that the additional crop did not remain limited to the local market but was absorbed through a broader sales network.
The contraction in imports is also significant for domestic market participants. In 2024/25, Ukraine imported 18,200 tonnes while exporting 16,800 tonnes. During the current period, purchases of foreign apples declined to around 5,500 tonnes even as exports rose above 22,000 tonnes. That combination points to reduced reliance on imported fruit and a larger role for Ukrainian supply.
Buyer network stretches from the Gulf to Sweden
The leading destinations for Ukrainian apples in the current season are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Sweden, according to the report. The list spans the Gulf, Central Asia and northern Europe, giving exporters access to markets with different consumption patterns and procurement calendars.
The geographic spread matters for growers, traders and packing businesses because no single destination is identified as the sole outlet for the larger crop. Gulf buyers provide access to distant markets, while Turkey, Uzbekistan and Sweden broaden the regional mix. Serving these countries requires exporters to manage sorting, packing, storage and transport standards across several routes.
No country-by-country shipment volumes or export prices were provided, so the relative weight of the five markets cannot be determined from the available data. Still, total exports of more than 22,000 tonnes, alongside imports of about 5,500 tonnes, show that Ukraine entered the 2025/26 season with a larger exportable apple supply and a markedly smaller need for foreign fruit.
